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Mrs. Notaro from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics!

Help me give my students the classroom supplies they need for a successful school year, including chair pockets, water bottles, and more!

  • $768 goal

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My Project

My students are darling little scholars who love to learn! They always come to school each day ready and excited to learn. They feel happy, motivated and safe in my classroom. I work hard to create a space for them that has an abudnace of supplies, a cozy vibe and is neat and clean.

The cleaning supplies requested will ensure that our classroom stays sanitized and is a healthy and clean workspace for students.

The batteries will be used to light the lamps in my classroom that make it a "homey" enviornment for my kiddos. They also love walking in each day and smelling the clean Glade plug-in scents!

The table caddies will be a great way to keep the dry erase markers and handouts created from the student workbooks requested organized and in a reachable place for students.

The remaining supplies requested are to keep the classroom organized, display laminated student work and keep students from missing valuable classroom time by having a water bottle with them in class.

Mrs. Notaro O'Keeffe School of Excellence Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Notaro

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

30 students impacted 16donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pcs Large 18 Inches Chairback Buddy Pocket Chart Student Chair Pockets Chair Back Classroom Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Kids Student Book School Table Desk Organized (Multi Color) • Amazon Business $47.99 3 $143.97
CSBD 20oz Sports Water Bottles, 10 Pack, Reusable No BPA Plastic, Pull Top Leakproof Drink Spout, Blank DIY Customization (Frost Bottle - Translucent Blue Lid) • Amazon Business $22.95 3 $68.85
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $49.27 1 $49.27
EAI Education Classroom Supply Caddies for Classroom, Office and Home, No Sharp Edges, Stackable, 9 1/4" L 9" W 5" H, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $47.45 1 $47.45
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $15.98 2 $31.96
Lysol Dual Action Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Scrubbing Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Citrus Scent, 75ct (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Daily Math Practice, Grade 2 • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.10 1 $22.10
Evan-Moor Daily Reading Comprehension, Grade 2 - Homeschooling & Classroom Resource Workbook, Reproducible Worksheets, Teaching Edition, Fiction and Nonfiction, Lesson Plans, Test Prep • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Dry Erase White Board,Small WhiteBoard16”X12” Large Magnetic Calendar Whiteboard with Stand, 9 Markers, 4 Magnets,1 Eraser, Double-Sided Portable Whiteboard Easel for Office, Students Memo to Do List • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics 2-Ply Paper Towels, Flex-Sheets, 6 Rolls (Pack of 2), 12 Value Rolls total (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $17.87 1 $17.87
Evan-Moor Daily Reading Comprehension, Grade 1 - Homeschooling & Classroom Resource Workbook, Reproducible Worksheets, Teaching Edition, Fiction and Nonfiction, Lesson Plans, Test Prep • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Amazon Basics 48 Pack AA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Crisp Linen, 19 Fl. Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
IXL | The Ultimate Grade 2 Math Workbook | Multi-Digit Addition, Subtraction, Place Value, Measurement, Data, Geometry, Perimeter, Counting Money, and Time for Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Clean Linen, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.77 1 $11.77
Master Magnetics - B005HYDC68 Roll-N-Cut Flexible Magnetic Tape Refill - 1/16" Thick x 1/2" Wide x 15 feet. (1 roll), 07518 • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Mr. Pen- Magnetic Clips, 8 pcs, Assorted Color, 1.2”, Metal Clips, Refrigerator Magnets, Clip Magnets, Magnet clips, Fridge Magnet Clips, Magnetic Clips for Refrigerator, Magnetic Clips for Whiteboard • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Self Adhesive Dots 600PCS (300 Pairs) 0.75"/20mm Diameter Sticky Back Coins Magic Sticky Dots Waterproof Hook & Loop Dots with Adhesive for Art Craft Classroom Office Home Deco White • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Carson Dellosa 36 Pc. Traditional Manuscript Name Plates for Desks, Name Plates for Classroom with Alphabet and Number Line Strips for Desks, Shapes & Number Chart, Desk Name Tags Classroom • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05

Materials cost

$601.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$652.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.09

Total project goal

$767.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $767.24

9 Donors

-$747.00

Donations toward project cost

-$652.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.24

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